Resistance training at 70: new data on bone density
Twice-weekly loading slowed femoral neck bone loss in older adults.
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The Blue Zone Kitchen: Why Legumes are the Foundation of Longevity
Examining the dietary patterns of Loma Linda, researchers find that simple pantry staples offer the highest return on cardiovascular health.
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From the Office of Dr. Dos Santos
On the Quiet Joy of Preparing a Sunday Meal for the Whole Neighborhood
“Lifestyle medicine isn't just about what's on the plate; it's about who sits around the table.”
The best heart medicine this week turned out to be a three-hour conversation over shared soup.
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All briefs →Fiber intake and colorectal risk: what the pooled data says
Each additional 10 g/day of whole-grain fiber tracked with lower adenoma incidence.
A twelve-minute post-meal walk and glucose control
Brief movement after eating flattened post-prandial glucose excursions.
Sleep regularity, not duration, predicts incident hypertension
Variability in bedtime outperformed total sleep time as a predictor.
Program Activities
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Screening
Riverside Community Screening Day
Four hundred and twelve neighbours had their blood pressure, glucose and lipids checked in a single Saturday.
Conference
Blue Zone Expo Keynote
Nine hundred attendees heard the program's case for prevention as public infrastructure.
Graduation
Graduation, Cohort 31
Twenty-four new doctors of public health, headed to eleven states and four countries.
Upcoming Events
September 1, 2026
Loma Linda Blue Zone Longevity Symposium
Loma Linda University, Damazo Amphitheater
Loma Linda University, Damazo Amphitheater
September 1, 2026
September 1, 2026
Community Health Expo
Riverside Hall, Riverside, CA
Riverside Hall, Riverside, CA
Healthy Recipes
Breakfast
Autumn Harvest Breakfast Bowl
A fiber-rich start to your day using seasonal Loma Linda produce and heart-healthy fats.
Legumes
Seventeen-Bean Sunday Chili
The pot that feeds eleven people and leaves enough for Monday. Legume-forward, low sodium, endlessly forgiving.
Spiritual Well-Being
Purpose
The Architecture of Stillness: Finding Purpose in Silence
How a daily practice of gratitude and contemplative prayer impacts cortisol levels and long-term cognitive health.
Gratitude as a Longevity Practice
Three minutes of written gratitude, most days, for a year — what actually changes.